His Republican opponent, Roy Moore, was a former chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court who supporters say represented conservative values. But he was dogged by accusations of sexual misconduct, support of white nationalism and bigoted remarks that offended Muslims, blacks, women and others.

If anything, remember that Doug Jones is kind've like saying Dr. Jones...as in Indiana Jones. Jones took care of the Nazis and this Jones took care of the KKK. Roy Moore's initials are the backward version of Mola Ram. Mola Ram enslaved Indians and Moore believes in slavery.

Trump tweets

President Donald Trump, a steadfast supporter of Moore during the campaign, sent out mixed messages after Jones' victory.

This was his first Tweet — a (semi-)congratulatory nod to the Democrat:

Congratulations to Doug Jones on a hard fought victory. The write-in votes played a very big factor, but a win is a win. The people of Alabama are great, and the Republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. It never ends!

But Trump backpedaled quickly, trying to distance himself from the losing Republican.

The reason I originally endorsed Luther Strange (and his numbers went up mightily), is that I said Roy Moore will not be able to win the General Election. I was right! Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him!

Not happy

Others also made their disapproval known.

People of ALABAMA - This Indiana DEPLORABLE says - If you're a conservative, red-blooded, God loving American you MUST go to the polls tomorrow and vote for Rupublican Roy Moore!!! We MUST maintain our majority in the Senate!Doug Jones = open borders, pro-abortion, no tax cuts!!